Previously posted in December 2015 So I did a wrap up of Christmas in Vancouver, but I think it is time to do a guide to a Melbourne Christmas. Turns out the city knows how to do the holiday season right. I have loved seeing the city lit up and filled with Christmas cheer. Here is […]

Trying to find a great gift for the travel lover in your life? No matter where in the world you are, here are some fantastic travel-related present ideas for this holiday season that suit all budgets. Guys, I have a confession to make. I love Christmas. I love watching cheesy Christmas movies and listening to […]

Here are some of the top photography locations to visit during a London Christmas. I visited London 10 years ago in December and January, as it was the beginning and end destination of my Contiki tour. This year, I spent time in the city in both October and December. Although my goal is to one […]

My friends overseas still find it strange how some of us celebrate Christmas in the summertime. I admit that I would find it weird if it wasn’t how I grew up. But I would also be really curious to check out an Australian Christmas and see how locals in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate. So I […]

I was going to publish a different post this week. However, after my walk on Tuesday through my neighbourhood and taking about 150 photos of the snow and Vancouver looking like a winter wonderland, I wanted to share these snaps instead. It was one of those times when I just looked around me and actually […]

Although I loved my two Vancouver summers, my Vancouver Christmas was something special. For the entire month of December in 2013, my friends and I tried to fit in as many Christmas-related activities as possible. From parades to Christmas lights to carol karaoke, it was a lot of fun. Our Christmas was made even better […]

An Aussie Christmas I discovered during my time working abroad that residents of the Northern Hemisphere find it difficult to comprehend the thought of a summer Christmas (aka an Aussie Christmas). I even got asked once if we celebrate Christmas in June/July – our winter. No, we don’t. Since I finally got my dream last year […]

As an Australian living in Vancouver, a lot of people ask if you are/have been working in one of British Columbia’s numerous ski fields. For me though, that was never my intention when I got my holiday visa. I wanted to experience city life. I am also the most uncoordinated person on the planet. The […]

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Hello! I'm Hayley, a freelance writer, barista and blogger based in Melbourne. This is where I share stories about my former expat life in Canada, my solo travels around the world, and my addiction to books & TV. Welcome! I hope you'll stay awhile. Read More...